by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including its ranking, popularity, student demographics, and graduate outcomes. Also, learn how Towson University ranks among other schools offering degrees in visual & performing arts.
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Towson University ranks competitively among schools offering visual & performing arts. More specifically it was ranked #74 out of 1,185 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #2 in Maryland.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Visual & Performing Arts Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Maryland | 2 |
| Best Visual & Performing Arts Schools in Maryland | 2 |
| Best Value Visual & Performing Arts Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Maryland | 11 |
| Best Value Visual & Performing Arts Schools in Maryland | 11 |
| Best Visual & Performing Arts Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 14 |
| Best Visual & Performing Arts Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 14 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 14 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 14 |
| Best Value Visual & Performing Arts Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 69 |
| Best Value Visual & Performing Arts Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 69 |
| College Major Best Value | 69 |
| College Major Best Value | 69 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Towson University handed out 198 bachelor’s degrees in visual & performing arts.
Visual & Performing Arts graduates with a bachelor’s degree from Towson University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $39,299 a year. This is below $62,991, the median for all majors at Towson University.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Towson University, visual & performing arts graduates take on a median debt of $19,895 in student loans. This is lower than $21,423, the typical median for all majors at Towson University.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,100 | $25,622 |
| Fees | $4,198 | $4,198 |
Learn more about Towson University tuition and fees.
Among recent graduates, 36% of visual & performing arts bachelor’s degrees went to men and 64% went to women.
The largest share of visual & performing arts bachelor’s degree graduates at Towson University were White. About 52% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Towson University with a bachelor’s in visual & performing arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 14 |
| Black or African American | 40 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 24 |
| White | 103 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 16 |
Among recent graduates, 12% of visual & performing arts master’s degrees went to men and 88% went to women.
The largest share of visual & performing arts master’s degree graduates at Towson University were White. Roughly 75% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Towson University with a master’s in visual & performing arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 18 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the visual & performing arts majors at Towson University.
This visual & performing arts program at Towson University breaks down into the following more specific areas of study:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Fine & Studio Arts | 139 |
| Music | 30 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 27 |
| Dance | 23 |
| Other Visual Art | 10 |